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- Q.Bird Of Paradise In A Small Pot - I had a bird of paradise in a small pot but it was being root bounded by the small pot. ...
- Q.Care Of Birds Of Paradise - I believe them to be "Mexican" type birds. The mother bird is in a fairly large pot, the sprouts were ...
- Q.Curling Bird Of Paradise - I put an asparagus fern in the pot with the bird of paradise. The leaves have been curled now for ...
- Q.Bird Of Paridise Stems Are Breaking - My Bird of Paradise tree is indoors in a pot and sits just a few feet away from a sunny ...
- Q.Bird Of Paradise Plant - I have two indoor Bird of Paradise plants and another potted one that I keep outside in spring through early ...
- Q.Bird Of Paradise - I purchased a beautiful Bird of Paradise plant last year. After bringing it inside for winter, it has developed strangely ...
- Q.Bird Of Paradise Flowers - We have a lovely bird of paradise plant in a huge pot in our garden which at last is bearing ...
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November 5, 2016Q.bird of paradise in a small pot
I had a bird of paradise in a small pot but it was being root bounded by the small pot. So I re-potted it and completely cut off all of the leaves. Will it grow back or should I just toss it?
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Downtoearthdigs on
November 7, 2016A.Your plant may have died from root rot. Bird Of Paradise prefer to be root bound and many people mistakenly repot them when they slow down growth for their dormant period.
Allow the soil to dry and wait and see.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-as-a-houseplant.htm
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Anonymous on
January 7, 2017Q.care of birds of paradise
I believe them to be "Mexican" type birds. The mother bird is in a fairly large pot, the sprouts were healthy...moved to a totally different location and quite a few have turned totally brown. Do we cut them off to the bottom, or even cut them at all? They are being kept in the pot until late spring (April/early May) then will be transplanted to ground. Live in Sarasota, Florida...temperature is around 60-65 degrees during the day. But this temp will be much warmer within a few weeks. Any help you can give me to keep them healthy through this transition will be much appreciated. Thank you...denise
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Downtoearthdigs on
January 8, 2017A.You can prune back the plant when it dormant--which would be now.
You can cut the plant back by 1/3.
Here is a link with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/mexican-red-bird-of-paradise.htm
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Judy.yarbrough on
January 26, 2017
Huntington Beach, califQ.Curling bird of paradise
I put an asparagus fern in the pot with the bird of paradise. The leaves have been curled now for a while along with the stem drooping. I read where the pot should go in a bigger pot. I just transferred and saw the fern roots have taken over. Most likely sucking out the life of the bird. Will the leaves now stop curling and not droop or is it too late? Thank you
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Downtoearthdigs on
January 28, 2017A.Yes, when planting multiple plants in a container you will need to allow the room for the roots and additional soil. Make sure you use a good quality potting soil and that the container has good drainage.
Inspect the plant for pests, as this could also cause curling of leaves.
Likely the plant is suffering some transplant shock and will recover with time and care.
Here is a link with more information.
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emily.nearing on
January 31, 2017
San FranciscoQ.Bird of Paridise stems are breaking
My Bird of Paradise tree is indoors in a pot and sits just a few feet away from a sunny window. The stems to a few leaves have snapped. Why is this happening and can it be fixed?
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Downtoearthdigs on
February 2, 2017A.Check the care information against the articles below.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-as-a-houseplant.htm
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Anonymous on
March 17, 2017Q.Bird of Paradise Plant
I have two indoor Bird of Paradise plants and another potted one that I keep outside in spring through early fall. In the wintertime I keep it in an unheated garage in front of a large window where it gets good sun. I moved this plant outside a few days ago (I live in Greensboro, NC). I was THRILLED to see two flowers forming! Unfortunately, my other two indoor plants have never formed a single flower and I've had them 5-6 years. When new leaves come out (like a tube), they never completely unfurl. They try but stay tight. I try to help by starting at the tip to force them to open but haven't been successful. I don't think they're potbound but just can't get them to do well. I have them in a two story foyer with lots of sun/natural light. I use an all-purpose fertilizer when watering them every 10 to 12 days. Don't understand how the younger plant is blooming but the older ones never have.
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Downtoearthdigs on
March 17, 2017A.Increase the amount of sunlight that your plants are receiving.
Do not repot, they prefer to be root bound.Here is an article to refresh you on the care requirements.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-as-a-houseplant.htm
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Anonymous on
March 28, 2017Q.Bird of Paradise
I purchased a beautiful Bird of Paradise plant last year. After bringing it inside for winter, it has developed strangely shaped leaves and I have had to trim most of the old leaves off. Should I cut it off at the base and let it start fresh this summer or just wait and let it re-leaf on its own? The new growth seems small and stunted.
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Downtoearthdigs on
March 28, 2017A.Lack of sunlight is the cause of the distorted leaves.
Here is an article to refresh you on the care requirements.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-as-a-houseplant.htm
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April 24, 2017Q.Bird of paradise flowers
We have a lovely bird of paradise plant in a huge pot in our garden which at last is bearing 2 gorgeous flowers although one has now died off and is going through the shabby stage. What do I do with the dead flower, do I cut it off or just leave it to dwindle?
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Downtoearthdigs on
April 24, 2017A.Yes, you can dead head the spent flowers.
Here is a link that will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/deadhead-bird-of-paradise.htm
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